Internet Consumer Information Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Oct 1999): Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 2882, the Internet Consumer Information Protection Act, would regulate how "interactive computer services" (providers giving customers modem-based access to the Internet) handle subscribers' personally identifiable information. Such services would generally be barred from disclosing a subscriber's personal information to third parties unless the subscriber is given notice of the service's disclosure practices, told the information may be shared, and given a chance to opt out before disclosure, with an explanation of how to do so. Sharing information for the service's own operations (not marketing) would be exempted. Services and their employees would also be prohibited from knowingly disclosing falsified personal information, and subscribers would have the right to access, verify, and correct their own information at no charge.
The bill affects internet service providers and their subscribers. It would give consumers new notice, consent, and access rights over data collected by their internet providers, while allowing providers to continue sharing data for internal business functions. The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to issue compliance guidelines, investigate violations, and issue cease-and-desist orders; subscribers could also sue for relief. These rights would supplement, not replace, existing federal or state protections.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 1999, by Rep. Bruce Vento and referred to the House Committee on Commerce. It received no further action or vote before the end of the 106th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
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Official summary
Internet Consumer Information Protection Act - Prohibits, with limited exceptions, an interactive computer service from disclosing to a third party any personally identifiable information provided by a subscriber without such subscriber's consent. Prohibits such service or its employee from knowingly disclosing to a third party any personally identifiable information provided by a subscriber that such service has knowingly falsified. Requires, at a subscriber's request, such service to: (1) provide the subscriber's personally identifiable information maintained by the service; and (2) permit the subscriber to verify and correct such information. Prohibits the service from charging a fee for such information. Grants the Federal Trade Commission the authority to: (1) investigate whether a service has been or is engaged in any act or practice prohibited by this Act; and (2) if so, issue a cease and desist order if such service were in violation of specified provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Allows a subscriber aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action.
Timeline
6 Oct 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2882 do?
- H.R. 2882, the Internet Consumer Information Protection Act, would regulate how "interactive computer services" (providers giving customers modem-based access to the Internet) handle subscribers' personally identifiable information. Such services would generally be barred from disclosing a subscriber's personal information to third parties unless the subscriber is given notice of the service's disclosure practices, told the information may be shared, and given a chance to opt out before disclosure, with an explanation of how to do so. Sharing information for the service's own operations (not marketing) would be exempted. Services and their employees would also be prohibited from knowingly disclosing falsified personal information, and subscribers would have the right to access, verify, and correct their own information at no charge. The bill affects internet service providers and their subscribers. It would give consumers new notice, consent, and access rights over data collected by their internet providers, while allowing providers to continue sharing data for internal business functions. The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to issue compliance guidelines, investigate violations, and issue cease-and-desist orders; subscribers could also sue for relief. These rights would supplement, not replace, existing federal or state protections. The bill was introduced on September 15, 1999, by Rep. Bruce Vento and referred to the House Committee on Commerce. It received no further action or vote before the end of the 106th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 2882 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2882. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2882?
- H.R. 2882 was sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] (D-MN), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2882?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection. (6 Oct 1999).
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